Monanthocitrus bispinosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bispinosa
ID:
453577
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.C.Stone
Source:
ksu
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 137: 217 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452909
Common Names
- Monanthocitrus bispinosa
- Bispinose Monanthocitrus
- Bispinose Citrus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monanthocitrus bispinosa (also called 'Two-spined citron', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has an upright habit, with slender branches up to 4 m tall. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, with a serrated margin. It grows in moist to wet forests, at elevations of 0-1,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Monanthocitrus bispinosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monanthocitrus bispinosa has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monanthocitrus bispinosa is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°F (-23°C). It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate by seed, sow in spring or early summer in a sunny location. To propagate by cuttings, take cuttings in spring or early summer and root them in moist soil.
Where to Find Monanthocitrus bispinosa
Monanthocitrus bispinosa can be found in wet forests on the Hawaiian Islands.
Monanthocitrus bispinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monanthocitrus bispinosa?
Monanthocitrus bispinosa
What is the common name of Monanthocitrus bispinosa?
Monanthocitrus
What is the natural habitat of Monanthocitrus bispinosa?
Mesic to wet forests
Species in the Monanthocitrus genus
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,
References
Benjamin Clemens Stone (1933-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.C.Stone' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:928953-1: Based on the initial data import